Scots Starstruck finalist William Boyle's dreams came true tonight before the winner of the show was announced as he got the opportunity to sing with his idol Shania Twain.
The 31-year-old carer is portraying singing icon Meatloaf in the ITV competition and during the final he sang his heart out to 'You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth'.
After belting out the classic tune, the judges were overjoyed with his performance. Adam Lambert said: "I really enjoyed the joy that this brought thank you so much."
Jason Mansford added: "Fantastic, brilliant and entertaining! Not one person at this room or at home could take their eyes off you while you were performing! Well done." Beverley Knight added: "I tell you what, that was wonderful, throughout this show, that was the best you've done!"
And finally, Shania Twain, William's idol, praised him for his transformation. She added: "This is a serious transformation, you work as a mental health carer during the day and you have a really calming demeanour and to see you just switch into this like rock guy, I really respect that you come out here and gave us such a crowd pleaser!"
Show host Olly Murs then stood with William and said: "William fantastic comments! You happy with how that went?" William beamed: "I'm really happy," and looking over at his idol, judge Shania Twain, he added: "can I just say, Shania...'looks like we made it'", as he sang her iconic song to her.
The crowd cheered as the Man I Feel Like A Woman singer got up from her seat and joined William on the stage and the pair sang together. The audience loved it and the pair hugged and Shania returned to her seat.
Olly then asked William, "Did you ever think you would duet with Shania Twain?" He added: "Never in my wildest dreams! Honestly, she's my favourite! Thank you!
Speaking to the Daily Record back in February, William revealed he was a huge Shania fan. He said: “We didn’t get told Shania was going to be a judge straight away. When I found out, I lost my s***.
“I am a massive Shania fan and I know every single song she has ever sung. She is the nicest person ever and whatever happens in this competition, Shania Twain has heard me sing.”
Despite his brilliant performance, William did not win the competition, as it was Abbie who portrayed Adele who scooped the title and the £50,000 cash prize.
The Hamilton lad went on to say that entering the competition changed his life in more ways than one after appearing on the programme sparked him to lose nine stone in just 13 weeks.
He said: “The show has given me such a confidence boost. I struggled with my weight and that really impacted me and so many aspects of my life. I started a carb-free diet and lost the weight and now I feel like a different person to the one I was a year or so ago.”
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